Democratic Activist Women's Network

		Women's Appreciation Day Reception, featuring Guest Speaker CHRISTIE VILSACK Monday, March 8th 6 to 8pm Grand Piano Bistro 506 East Grand Ave. Des Moines, Iowa DAWN's List is pleased to announce that former Iowa First Lady Christie Vilsack will be the guest speaker for the Women's Appreciation Day Reception to be held Monday, March 8th in Des Moines. She will highlight the accomplishments of Democratic women and recognize those who have stepped up to the challenge. "DAWN's List is very excited that Christie Vilsack will speak at this important event. We will also have a special message from Julie Gammack, one of our founding members," said Carole Kazmierski, President of DAWN's List. "All Iowans are invited to join us in celebrating the work of Democratic Women from across our state." __________________________________________ SEEKING NOMINATIONS In commemoration of Women's History Month and International Women's Day on March 8th, DAWN's List will honor Iowa women who have made a difference in our lives and in Iowa politics. At a reception on March 8th, DAWN's List will recognize Democratic women from across the state for their work and dedication to progressive causes. "We feel it's very important to take a step back from campaigning and legislating in March to honor the work of Democratic women around the state," said Carole Kazmierski, President of DAWN's List. "Every day progressive women work hard to make Iowa a better place. We encourage both men and women to take a moment and thank the DAWN women in their lives by nominating them for this special recognition." DAWN's List is currently accepting nominations for five awards to be presented at the March 8th reception. Awards will include: the Lifetime Achievement Award, Rising Star Award, Activist Award, Elected Official Award and Special Recognition Award. Award criteria and nomination papers may be requested by emailing dawniowa@gmail.com or on DAWN's List's facebook page. Nominations must be received by 5:00 PM on February 1st. Since 1992, DAWN's List has been dedicated to the election of Democratic pro-choice women in Iowa. Today, DAWN's List is the only Iowa group dedicated solely to the support, recruitment, mentoring and election of progressive women.

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WHAT'S is DAWN'S LIST ABOUT?

MISSION:
1. Raise awareness, across the state, of the importance of gender equity in the Iowa Legislature.

2. Establish a strong, state-wide grassroots network supporting gender equity in the Iowa Legislature, and maintain activities during election year and every year.

3. Publicly support and celebrate our outstanding currently elected pro-choice, Democrat women in the Iowa Legislature, and support their re-election campaigns.

STRATEGIES
1. Hold summits during the first year of an election cycle and candidate training early in each election year.

2. Hold high-profile events in Iowa to celebrate elected women and the work they do, the difference they have made in Iowa policy making, and the example they provide for other women considering a run for elected office.

3. Develop a grassroots network of supporters for elected women through support of elected women's relationships with their constituents and increased communications strategies.

4. Sponsor and fund training for potential candidates, campaign staff, and volunteers.

5. Build and strengthen relationships between DAWN and currently elected women in the Iowa Legislature.

In 2009 and beyond, DAWN will focus efforts on:

1. Telling Iowans about progressive Democratic women candidates and encouraging supporters to contribute directly to them.

2. Encouraging supporters to contribute directly to women candidates.

3. Recruiting and urging women to consider a run for office.

4. Helping women organize campaigns, and helping them prepare to win and govern.

5.Continuing to seek personal and financial support from the 5600 Iowans on the DAWN's List and from others who want political equity for women and more progressive women in local, state, and national office.

6. Raising funds for those progressive Democratic women who bravely run to serve and lead Iowa

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